The new tax credits

The child tax credit and working tax credit were introduced in April 2003.
When fully operational, the child tax credit will represent the majority of
government financial support for children. It is designed to simplify the
system of financial support for parents, and provides support that is meanstested
against family income. The working tax credit is designed to make work
more financially attractive. It means that people with or without children in
work and on a low income may receive extra help from the State.